By: Chief Operating Officer Mark Brown, Federal Student Aid New StudentAid.gov Hi. I’m Mark Brown, the chief operating officer at Federal Student Aid (FSA). Today marks my first post on the Homeroom blog, and do I have exciting news for you! StudentAid.gov—your trusted source to
The first thing people say when they find out where I work: “Can you delete my student loans for me?” If only I had that power. Just like many of you, I am a student loan borrower. Each month, my federal student
Proud younger siblings with graduates of Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Naples, FL – a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School National Blue Ribbon Schools are special places, each unique to their communities, their students, their staff, and their leaders, and are
Students at Paramount School of Excellence in Indianapolis, IN – a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School National Blue Ribbon Schools are special places, each unique to their communities, their students, their staff, and their leaders and are producing outstanding results for all
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a program that could eliminate some of your federal student loan debt if you meet all the requirements. This program was created to benefit individuals whose debt would be unaffordable without loan payments tied to
“Loan discharge” means you don’t have to pay back some or all of your loan(s). A total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge relieves you from having to repay any of your federal student loan(s) and from completing any TEACH Grant service obligation. General Qualifications and Application Process
Across the country, hallways and classrooms are full of activity as students return for the 2019–20 school year. Each year, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) compiles back-to-school facts and figures that give a snapshot of our schools and colleges
As schools across the country celebrate the new academic year, set goals for success, and take steps to nurture safe, healthy, and supportive teaching and learning environments, it is important to also raise awareness about food safety. Each year, millions of Americans
Ah, deadlines. The sworn enemy of students across the nation. When you’re busy with classes, extracurricular activities, and a social life in whatever time you’ve got left, it’s easy to lose track and let due dates start whooshing by. All of
If you need financial aid to help you pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The 2020–21 FAFSA form will be available on Oct. 1, 2019. You should fill it out as soon